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Podcast: Bout that Life (AAU Life and basketball talk) Podcast
Episode: " Bout that Life" AAU Basketball and Life talk Episode 69: Inside AAU, Rankings & Player Development with Ben Perkins Director of Coast 2 Coast preps
Description: Welcome to another engaging episode of the Bout That Life Podcast, hosted by Coach C. Collins. From the YBA/Phenix Fitness 24-7 Basketball Facility in Rocklin, California, Coach Collins dives deep into conversations about basketball, life, and everything in between.
Coach C Collins interviews Ben Perkins, director, of Coast 2 Coast Preps about AAU basketball, player development, rankings, and the realities of exposure from youth to college. They discuss what matters for long-term growth, how rankings should be used, and the role of competition and grit.
Key takeaways include advice for parents and players on using...